Volume 37
Number 1
Winter 2006  
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Caddo Kiowa Tech Center Student Stuns Audience With His Musical Talents

Calling himself a “rolling stone,” Charles Pinezaddleby talks about his decision to make a change in his life: “I’ve always had an interest in computers, so when a seat was available in the Business and Computer program, I jumped on it.” More

Contemplating Careers Early 

Each year Karen Koehn, counselor at Northwest Technology Center, plans a career fair with help from students and staff at the tech center, Northwestern Oklahoma State University and local businesses. More

 

Stirrin' The Pot At Northwest Technology Center

Walking into the classroom of Margaret Goss at Northwest Technology Center, doesn't usually lead to thoughts of chuck wagon cooking!   More

Students of '59 Bid Farewell to House Full of Memories

Never in the past 47 years did Lloyd Stone envision that it would be his own hand that destroyed the home he worked so hard to build in 1959. More

Canadian Valley Technology Center To Offer Cyber Security Seminars

Canadian Valley Technology Center will offer new seminars to help the local residents learn skills to protect their home and office computers. More

Following in Another’s Steps it’s Just a Family Tradition

For two students Southwest Technology Center is more than a school. It is a family tradition. More

 

Education And Saving Lives Top Priority for EOC Tech and CareerTech

Unfortunately we have all heard of the tragic deaths on the evening news of Oklahoman’s working in an un-safe trenches and being buried alive and sometimes if they are spared death, they incur injuries that prevent them from ever working again.  More

Tool Time at Tri County
TCTC Teaches Skills Everyone Needs to Know

Whether you prefer to call it a boom or a bubble, the current explosion of the real estate market means construction-related trades can be a great place to find a job. More

MTC Joins Effort to Train Cyber Security Specialists

Computer security is a growing concern as cyber crimes continue to rise. More

Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign

“Employment Opportunities Available—Inquire Within” is a sign that is become increasingly familiar in business windows across the nation.  More

Firefighter Level I Certification Offered Locally

Great Plains Technology Center is the first tech center in Oklahoma to be certified in training and testing by Oklahoma State University’s Fire Service Training Center. More

Construction and Design Academy

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the construction industry is expected to add nearly 1 million new jobs before 2012 and is the only goods-producing sector with projected employment growth. More

Paul Mayer’s Career Is Off To The Races

Mid-America Horse Production and Management instructors Steve Nicklas and Lyn Schuerman earn kudos for connecting program graduate Paul Mayer with an old friend. More

A Crossroad of Cultures

Language barriers are often hard to overcome, but Tulsa Tech’s English as a Second Language (ESL) program is knocking down walls and building windows of communication. More

Moss Family Attends Northeast Technology Center's Afton Campus Programs

Northeast Technology Center has made an impact on many lives throughout the years. The individuals in this story not only attended NTC but they all come from the same family. More

 

 

 

 

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